With its decision to phase out the freeze on indexation of Medicare patient rebates, the Turnbull Government is hoping it has neutralised its vulnerability on health policy, which was exposed by Labor’s ‘Mediscare’ campaign at the last election.

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said the thawing of the freeze has cleared the health policy landscape – dominated since 2014 by debate over co-payments and the freeze – to allow public discussion about major issues such as public hospital funding, private health insurance, aged care, mental health, and medical training.

Dr Gannon will use his National Press Club address to outline the AMA’s priorities for health reform, and suggest the types of health policies that the major parties should take to the next election, which could be as early as next year.

Dr Michael Gannon is in his second year as Federal AMA President. He is Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at St John of God Subiaco Hospital in Perth.

Dr Gannon is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in public and private practice with an interest in medical problems in pregnancy and perinatal loss. He is the Lead Obstetrician in the Perinatal Loss Service at King Edward Memorial Hospital and the RANZCOG nominee to the WA Perinatal and Infant Mortality Committee.

He was born at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. He grew up in Perth and was educated at Guildford Grammar School and the University of Western Australia. He trained at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin and at St Mary’s Hospital in London.

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Catfish Voodoo

Catfish Voodoo

Date: February 1, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Stu King & Greg Stott

Stu King & Greg Stott

Date: February 2, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Irene Natividad Address

Irene Natividad Address

Date: February 7, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Bad Luck Kitty

Bad Luck Kitty

Date: February 8, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Mike Price Combo

Mike Price Combo

Date: February 9, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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The Hon Kevin Rudd Address

The Hon Kevin Rudd Address

Date: February 12, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Professor Emma Johnston Address

Professor Emma Johnston Address

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Sam Rainsy Address

Sam Rainsy Address

Date: February 15, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

Roy Payne's Hillbilly Bop Safari

Roy Payne's Hillbilly Bop Safari

Date: February 15, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Rachael Thoms & Lachlan Coventry

Rachael Thoms & Lachlan Coventry

Date: February 16, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Hon Peter Dutton MP Address

Hon Peter Dutton MP Address

Date: February 21, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Jeff & Deej Band

Jeff & Deej Band

Date: February 22, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Hugh Barrett

Hugh Barrett

Date: February 23, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Local Craft Brewers Degustation

Local Craft Brewers Degustation

Date: February 24, 2018

Time: 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm

5 course - matching beers - guest speakers - PRIZES!

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Professor Margaret Gardner AO Address

Professor Margaret Gardner AO Address

Date: February 28, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia